Podosphenia communis Heiberg 1863
Publication Details
Podosphenia communis Heiberg 1863: 76, pl. 6: fig. 23
Published in: Heiberg, P.A.C. (1863). Conspectus criticus diatomacearum danicarum. Kritisk oversigt over de danske Diatomeer. pp. 1-135, 6 pls. Kjøbenhavn: Wilhelm Priors Forlag.
Request PDFType Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Licmophora communis (Heiberg) Grunow.
Source of Synonymy
Van Heurck, H. (1881). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls XXXI-LXXVII [31-77]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), common.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 August 2020
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Nomenclatural note
New name (INA). - (18 August 2020) - G.M. Guiry
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Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 August 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2025
